How Do You Get Dental Care With No Health Insurance?
You can receive free or discounted dental care even if you lack health insurance. Various programs are available, but finding the help will take some digging. Expect to spend a lot of time on the telephone, as you contact state and local agencies that may be able to point you in the right direction. Contact the office of the dental director at your state’s Department of Public Health. Search for your state at Astdd.org. Explain that you lack health insurance and need dental care. The dental director may be able to direct you to charitable programs in your area. Contact your county health department. Generally, this isn’t an option unless you are truly indigent or are already receiving public assistance, such as welfare. If you fall into one of those categories your county may be able to steer you to options for free or discounted care. Search for a dental school in your area. Students at dental schools need patients to work on as they learn their craft, and no health insurance is requi